Help is available to keep the cool air flowing this summer with the summer heat cranking up, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program—better known as LIHEAP—is once again stepping in to help Kentucky residents stay safe and cool.
The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy Program runs through September 12, 2025, offering one-time electric bill assistance to income-eligible households. This benefit doesn’t require a past-due or disconnect notice and can be applied as a credit to your utility account.
To qualify, you must be responsible for your home’s electric costs and fall within the program’s income guidelines. For example, a family of four can earn up to $4,019 a month and still be eligible.
When applying, bring: Social Security cards or Permanent Resident Cards for each household member, proof of all income for the previous month, and your most recent electric bill or a statement from your landlord if utilities are included in rent.
You can apply at your local Community Action Agency—there’s one in every nearby county, including at 539 Hitchins Avenue in Olive Hill. Boyd, Elliott, Greenup, and Lawrence counties are also taking applications.
Call 1-800-456-3452 or visit www.capky.org/network to find your nearest office. Help is available—but it’s first-come, first-served—so don’t wait to get the relief your household may need this summer.
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East Carter fans — it’s almost time to kick off the season in style and you’re invited to the First Down Dinner on Saturday, August 16th from 6 to 8 PM at the First Baptist Church Life Center.
This special evening will honor Raider football alumni and introduce this year’s players, with Coach Garry McPeek as the special guest speaker. It’s a great night for fans, families, and the whole East Carter community to rally together before the season begins.
Tickets are $25 each or $175 for a table of 8. Reserve your seat by reaching out to a player or scanning the QR code on the event flyer.
Support the team, enjoy a good meal, and celebrate what makes Raider football special. Once again it’s coming up on Saturday, August 16th.
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A special evening of gospel music is headed to Sandy Hook so get ready for an uplifting night of music and fellowship as Mike Blanton & Evidence bring their powerful gospel sound to Laurel Gorge Enterprise Baptist Church. The group will be in concert on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, starting at 7 p.m.
Known for their heartfelt harmonies and inspiring message, Mike Blanton & Evidence have been sharing the good news through song for years, touching audiences with a mix of traditional gospel and contemporary praise. This special performance promises an evening filled with music that uplifts the spirit and encourages the soul.
The church, located at 27 Hilltop Lane in Sandy Hook, invites everyone from near and far to join them. Whether you’re a long-time fan of gospel music or simply looking for a night of encouragement and community, all are welcome to attend.
Mark your calendar, bring your friends and family, and be prepared to enjoy a moving night of worship in the beautiful setting of Laurel Gorge Enterprise Baptist Church.
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The ladies from the Carter County Senior Center in Grayson are back at it with another great Rummage Sale, and you’re invited to come browse and buy for a great cause.
The sale takes place for the remainder of this today and Friday, August 14th and 15th, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM inside the lounge area of the Senior Center.
Where you’ll find bargains, treasures, and the knowledge that every dollar spent goes right back into the Senior Activity Fund—helping to cover the cost of coffee, Bingo prizes, snacks, group outings, and more for the folks who make the center such a warm and welcoming place.
So swing by, do a little shopping, and support the wonderful work happening at the Carter County Senior Center for the rest of this week in the back lounge area of the Center from 9:30 to 11:30.